Beefing up the country’s cybersecurity through investment, legislation, and coordination

In the span of nine years, Bhutan Computer Incident Response Team (BtCIRT) under GovTech has handled over 1,388 cybersecurity threats and attacks, with 204 incidents in 2024 alone.

New economic ties to benefit both Bhutan and Indonesia

A high-level Indonesian delegation, led by the ambassador of Indonesia to...

Pottery skills to be introduced in five SEN schools

Students in five pilot Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools in the...

18th-century wooden choetens of Kabji Choeten Ningpo Lhakhang restored

Punakha—As part of the Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development’s heritage...

Editorial

An inclusive special policy

When we talk about inclusivity or equality, the recent education policy to improve educational access for students with disabilities, creating alternative pathways for diverse learning needs stand out as an example of walking the talk.

Once bitten, twice shy? Not really.

As more and more Bhutanese look for employment opportunities...

Bold stand against alcohol at rituals

The gewog administration of Dechenling in Pemagatshel is taking...


Features

Caught between survival and education: A mother’s dilemma

Punakha—“My daughter is 14 years old and has never set foot in a classroom,” says Kinley Sithup, 55, her voice heavy with emotion. “There isn’t a school nearby that can accommodate a child like her.”

Shaping lives, empowering the Deaf

Paro—The soft hum of focused activity fills the air...

Trying to co-exist

Samtse—Farmers of Samtse are no strangers to elephants and...

A Royal gift to Thimphu

His Majesty the King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk...

Sports

Commentators necessary to spice up games

As Bhutan’s passion for sports continues to grow, particularly with recent events such as the AFC tournament in Thimphu, the absence of skilled commentators has become increasingly apparent.

Deki Lhazom sets new record in 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship

Deki Lhazom, striker of the national senior women’s football...

Paro FC opens AFC challenge against East Bengal FC

Paro FC will kick off the highly anticipated inaugural...

Bhutan faces defending champion Bangladesh in SAFF semifinal

Bhutan’s women’s football team is set to clash with...

Business

Govt. targets Nu 225.59 billion GDP contributions from seven sectors by 2029

To achieve a USD five billion economy and a gross domestic product per capita (GDP) exceeding USD 6,174 by 2029, the government has projected a Nu 225.59 billion GDP contribution from the identified seven sectors. 

Bhutan’s economy to rebound to 4.9 percent in FY 2023-24: WB

The World Bank (WB) predicts that Bhutan’s economy will...

Finance ministry projects 5.68 percent growth this year

Thukten Zangpo The finance ministry projected Bhutan’s economy to...

Non-hydro debt set to reach threshold with Nu 35 billion borrowing in FY 2024-25

The government can borrow an extra Nu 35.88 billion...

Life Style

Ask Mr Bhutan

About 500 b.c. The founder of Buddhism. Gautama Buddha used the Sanskrit word “SUKHA” to describe happiness. It translates to PEACE. He said we all seek SUKHA but encounter DUKHA which means suffering.

Ask Mr Bhutan

Growing up as a skinny, shy, scared, and incompetent...

Ask Mr Bhutan

Disciplined people have very well strengthened WILLPOWER and they...

Videos

ANN

Bangladesh sees record potato production, yet prices going up

DHAKA – Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.


Opinions

To memories of the past

The restoration of the Wangduechholing Palace in Bumthang as...

Lawmakers snooze as digital dangers escalate among our youth

The COVID-19 pandemic's forced transition to online education has...

Toward economic resilience: Why Bhutan needs Universal Basic Income over recurrent stimulus plans

For over a decade, Bhutan has implemented Economic Stimulus...

Crastination: The balance between action and timing

In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, the age-old adage,...

A letter from Finland

Dear Bhutanese, greetings from Finland! Finland and Bhutan have...

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